Chinese Export Table

Product Type: Custom

Category: Tables

by John Widdicomb

Description

From the port of Canton, highly prized pieces of Chinese export lacquer furniture found their way to western Europe in the holds of the great sailing [read more]

From the port of Canton, highly prized pieces of Chinese export lacquer furniture found their way to western Europe in the holds of the great sailing ships of the East India Trading Company. Lacquered furniture like this fine reproduction pedestal table were vigorously pursued by the English aristocracy during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The top with its pictorial representation of Chinese life is subtly rendered in chinoiserie decoration with tones of gold and silver. The top is supported by an octagonal standard that is lavishly decorated with exotic floral sprays. The whole is raised on a platform fitted with carved parcel gilt ball and paw feet.

SKU

JW-6336